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Caste census: The long and the short of new caste data and its politics

The release of the caste-based socio-economic survey by the Bihar government has become a major political issue in India. The survey revealed that Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Extremely Backward Castes (EBC) account for 63% of the state s population. This is the first time any state has released caste-based population data. The issue has gained attention from top leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. The caste census is seen as a potential weapon for opposition parties and a weak spot for the ruling BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ....

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bihar caste survey: Mandal vs Kamandal returns? How Oppn's 'backward' strategy can hurt BJP in Uttar Pradesh

The recent caste census in Bihar, which revealed that the combined population of backward classes and Dalits exceeds 80%, could have significant political implications for the BJP in UP. The BJP has been able to consolidate support from backward classes in UP in recent years, but this revelation could impact its stronghold in the state. ....

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